Having read of Scotty's story of key locked in the trunk and having recalled others with similar stories, I decided not to let it happen to me. I took a 28" piece of light weight picture hanging wire and secured it to the end of the trunk release lever. I put a small pull ring on the other end. I ran it behind the fuse box and down to the oil tank where I attached it with a twsit tie to keep it clear of everything. If you do end up locking your key in the trunk, pop off the side cover, pull the ring and the trunk pops open (assuming you have installed the $.75 spring). If not, you"ll have to reach up and open it while pulling the cable. If you push down on the trunk while pulling it, it takes the pressure off the latch so it works very easily. I hope I never have to use it, but it's another peace of mind item. I did not take pictures because it is so straight forward, but I will if these words don't convey the idea.
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Emergency Trunk Release
- Thread starter BRPjunkie
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dltang
Very Handy Member
Very inventive and a great idea
pphantom538
New member
nice idea.
vwatso
RT-S PE#0194
It is funny that you mention this. I went to pick up my daughter from school on the spyder last week. I opened the trunk to get her helmet out. As I was shutting the trunk and reached into my pocket to get the key. No key in any pocket. i got this sick feeling in my stomach. Of course by now all the kids, parents and teacher are around checking out the spyder. My heart was in my throat. Total panic!! I looked in the ignition and there it was. Thank God.My spare key was at home and nobodywould be home for hours. This will be my next mod for sure!!!
Thanks,
vwatso
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Thanks,
vwatso
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I thought of it a few days ago and I had to use the emergency garage door release during a power outage. It dawned on me that the trunk release was easily accessible and just needed a cable. The twist locks on the side panel made that the logical point to take it to. I forgot all about it until I read your story tonight.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Well, I cured that problem. Many thanks. I used a short length of aircraft cable and a couple of ends. Ran it through a poly tubing sheath tie-wrapped in place. Works slick, and only we SpyderLovers know the secret code. Guess I'll have to earn my next brownie points some other way than chasing spare keys.
-Scotty
-Scotty
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
My poly sheath was just a guide to keep it where I wanted it. Tie-wrapped at the ends, since it really has no pressure against it like a standard cable. The inner cable itself it very loose, and pulls easily. The sheath is just a guide and a means of keeping the cable where I want it to run.
-Scotty
And once you have an emergency trunk release in place, you might want to consider installing the trunk monkey option:
Cheers,
Bruce:yes:
ataDude
Mod Maniac
:hun: As long as a child is old enough and tall enough to securely reach the footpegs and wears proper safety equipment, there is no issue IMHO.
vtrider
Member
I have had this concern myself with locking the keys in my trunk, because I always remove my key everywhere I go and put it in the key holder that was provided with the key, which I attached to my jacket zipper for convienence. Many times especially when its hot out I put my jacket in the trunk when I go shopping, stop at convenience stores or whatever. If I forget the key that wouldn't be a good thing.
I like some of the ideas that some of you have posted here, but my other concern is what if I just happen to lose my key some place and never find it? I wanted a way to carry my spare key on the spyder where I can access it when I need it. I searched around and found these key lockers made by Bell which I purchased at Advanced Auto Parts. They come with a magnetic back which can be held on any metal surface. This seems to work well for me. Here are some pictures to show what I have done.
Key lockers came in a package of two for about $3.00 at Advanced Auto Parts. I did have to file and sand down some of the molding on the handle of the spare key so it would fit in the case, because the key was a little too large to fit. These have a flip top lid that hold the key secure and in place.
The key locker also has a pin molded in place on the bottom edge where you can add a cable, key chain, ect. I added a zip tie for now, but plan to add a spring or a cable to attach it too the spyder.
I stuck the key locker on the back edge of the oil tank which gives it a convenient location to have access to it, yet is still somewhat hidden under the pined panel. I attached the zip tie through the hole that is on the end of the oil tank. As I stated, I plan to replace the zip tie and maybe add a spring or cable here instead. This will keep the key locker from falling if you happen to drop it when taking it off the oil tank or should it fall off for some reason. Although, the magnetic holder really works well and seems to be very secure on the oil tank.
When you need to have access to the spare key, there is no need to remove the panel. Just reach under, pull the key locker out and remove the key.
I like some of the ideas that some of you have posted here, but my other concern is what if I just happen to lose my key some place and never find it? I wanted a way to carry my spare key on the spyder where I can access it when I need it. I searched around and found these key lockers made by Bell which I purchased at Advanced Auto Parts. They come with a magnetic back which can be held on any metal surface. This seems to work well for me. Here are some pictures to show what I have done.
Key lockers came in a package of two for about $3.00 at Advanced Auto Parts. I did have to file and sand down some of the molding on the handle of the spare key so it would fit in the case, because the key was a little too large to fit. These have a flip top lid that hold the key secure and in place.
The key locker also has a pin molded in place on the bottom edge where you can add a cable, key chain, ect. I added a zip tie for now, but plan to add a spring or a cable to attach it too the spyder.
I stuck the key locker on the back edge of the oil tank which gives it a convenient location to have access to it, yet is still somewhat hidden under the pined panel. I attached the zip tie through the hole that is on the end of the oil tank. As I stated, I plan to replace the zip tie and maybe add a spring or cable here instead. This will keep the key locker from falling if you happen to drop it when taking it off the oil tank or should it fall off for some reason. Although, the magnetic holder really works well and seems to be very secure on the oil tank.
When you need to have access to the spare key, there is no need to remove the panel. Just reach under, pull the key locker out and remove the key.
fastfraser
Blazing Member
:thumbup: Great idea Vtrider !
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